Part-time RN position in the Electroconvulsive (ECT) Department.  Provides nursing care to patients (ANA and ASPAN Standards for Care).  Uses psychobiological interventions, clinical skills to restore the health & prevent further disability. Maintains a therapeutic environment.  Structures interventions to foster self-care and mental & physical well-being. Case management to coordinate comprehensive health services and continuity of care. 

Job Function: 01. Nursing Process: Provides nursing care to ECT patients appropriately utilizing the nursing process. Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition. Consistently uses therapeutic communication skills with the patient and family. Demonstrates/respects patient and family rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality. Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan as needed. Accurately documents discharge criteria-desired outcomes are met following treatment. Provides discharge teaching and patient education to patients and families. Utilizes a non-judgmental approach regarding cultural, racial, socioeconomic and diagnostic issues. Maintains own boundaries and does not self-disclose to patients/families. Scope and practice as per ASPAN.

Job Function: 02. Technical Duties: Verifies all required documents are on chart (including consent for Acute/Maintenance ECT treatment, H & P, labs, etc.). Monitors medical condition and intervenes with appropriate medical care and consultation as required. Consistently follows all procedures required to provide safe care including standard precautions and follows National Patient Safety Goals. Ensures that a Time Out is performed. Documents accurately, completely and concisely in-patient medical record.

 
Job Function: 03. Coordination of Care: Communicates with ECT Clinician to ensure quality care. Establishes and maintains positive communications with physicians, and co-workers in support of cohesive team relationships. Assists with transport as needed including confirming patient will have supervision upon discharge. Reports pertinent observations to physicians regarding their patients. Provides a report to ECT Clinician after each treatment day to inform of treatment outcome for each patient including when physician recommended follow up care. Notifies ECT Clinician of all pertinent patient and staff information impacting ECT treatment. 

Job Function: 04. Customer Service: Adaptability to new policies, procedures and flexibility with scheduling with positive attitude to meet the needs of patient treatment. Fosters teamwork among co-workers. Professional Duties: Follows all procedures required of nursing as outlined in ECT Procedures. 

Job Function: 05. Professional Duties: Accepts feedback with positive attitude and makes appropriate adjustments as needed. Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel and provides feedback on performance and competency of team members as needed. Other tasks may be required as per AHS policies and procedures.

Must have current ACLS, IV certification, Conscious Sedation competency